CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-3535

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Linux kernel before version 2.6.36 has a flaw in include/linux/netdevice.h that incorrectly uses macros for netdev_printk and its related logging implementation. This allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) by sending invalid packets to a VxLAN interface.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely trigger a system crash, leading to service availability interruptions. This can have serious consequences for the organization, including data loss and customer trust issues.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 2.6.36 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring network traffic for invalid packets can help minimize risk.

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Original NVD description (English source)

include/linux/netdevice.h in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 incorrectly uses macros for netdev_printk and its related logging implementation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) by sending invalid packets to a VxLAN interface.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS